Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
This is how much money you need to make to buy a home in Twin Cities metro
People seeking to buy a home in the Minneapolis area need nearly 50% more annual income than they did this time last year to afford to buy a home, new analysis shows.
People seeking to buy a home in the Minneapolis area need nearly 50% more annual income than they did this time last year to afford to buy a home, new analysis shows.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year, as Minnesota farmers pay more to produce turkeys
The countdown is on until Turkey Day, and families hosting Thanksgiving can expect to pay more for their dinner this year.
The countdown is on until Turkey Day, and families hosting Thanksgiving can expect to pay more for their dinner this year.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
Minnesota shoppers look local this holiday season
This holiday season many shoppers are pinching pennies, but there's also a desire to get out and about instead of only browsing online.
This holiday season many shoppers are pinching pennies, but there's also a desire to get out and about instead of only browsing online.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Fed's Kashkari: Jobs report shows why more rate hikes needed
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Friday he thinks the Federal Reserve needs to raise interest rates higher than it had previously forecasted, after a stronger-than-expected jobs report last week.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Friday he thinks the Federal Reserve needs to raise interest rates higher than it had previously forecasted, after a stronger-than-expected jobs report last week.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices
From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.
From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.
US diesel supplier warns businesses to prepare for shortages, higher prices for consumers
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
Social Security benefits to rise by record amount in 2023: Check how much money you could receive
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
People of Color Career Fair back in Minneapolis for first time since pandemic
According to Minnesota DEED, the Black unemployment rate sits at 5.9% and the white unemployment rate at 2.2% – based on 12-month moving averages.
According to Minnesota DEED, the Black unemployment rate sits at 5.9% and the white unemployment rate at 2.2% – based on 12-month moving averages.
Fact Check: Is Minnesota's job growth outpacing the nation?
Democratic governors like Tim Walz can point to record-low unemployment rates. But is Minnesota's job growth anything special, or does a rising tide in the U.S. labor market lift all boats?
Democratic governors like Tim Walz can point to record-low unemployment rates. But is Minnesota's job growth anything special, or does a rising tide in the U.S. labor market lift all boats?
First round of grants released to help Minneapolis businesses rebuild after damages from 2020 riots
Out of the devastation and ruin along Lake Street in Minneapolis from the 2020 riots, we got a look at the future thanks to millions of dollars in aid coming from a state revitalization program.
Out of the devastation and ruin along Lake Street in Minneapolis from the 2020 riots, we got a look at the future thanks to millions of dollars in aid coming from a state revitalization program.
Minnesota jobless rate edges up to 2% in September, but state adds jobs
The monthly jobs data give voters a picture of where the state's economy is headed ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
The monthly jobs data give voters a picture of where the state's economy is headed ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.